Handgun coatings

[Daleo8803]

I have a camander size 1911 that will rust if you look at it wrong..... especially in the main spring housing. It is blued. I duracoated a rifle several years ago and it worked great. I was wanting to get the 1911 done in FDE. I know cerakote is very popular but its around $200 to have it done. I can get the duracoat for $50. This is a lower end 1911 that I payed $300 for. I love the gun just need it so it wont rust.... lol any input would be great.

And I prefer to do it myself.

 

[Geerubb]

Go with what you know. I'd just shoot it with Duracoat, since you've already done it with rifles. Just prep everything twice as much as you think you need to.

 

[NKD]

Might try some Eezox.

It works pretty good to kill rust.